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The snake alludes to Mexican War service. The Roman sword is indicative of Spanish War service and the fleur-de-lis refers to service in France during World War I.<br> | The snake alludes to Mexican War service. The Roman sword is indicative of Spanish War service and the fleur-de-lis refers to service in France during World War I.<br> | ||
The Crest is that for Regiments and Separate Battalions of the West Virginia Army National Guard. <br> | The Crest is that for Regiments and Separate Battalions of the West Virginia Army National Guard. <br> | ||
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 201st Infantry Regiment on 1929 | |||
It was redesignated for the 201st Artillery Regiment on 1960 | |||
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 201st Infantry Regiment on 21 November 1929. It was redesignated for the 201st Armored Field Artillery Battalion on 20 July 1953. It was redesignated for the 201st Artillery Regiment on 18 July 1960. The insignia was redesignated for the 201st Field Artillery Regiment on 19 July 1972. | |||
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[[Literature]]: Images and Information from Wikimedia Commons. | [[Literature]]: Images and Information from Wikimedia Commons. | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category:Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||
[[Category: Granted 1929]] | |||